Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Alderwood Manor, WA covers 38.5 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 312th Street, Pacific Highway South, South 272nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.2 miles from Federal Way, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 38.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 312th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Highway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 272nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 524 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poplar Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 196th Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 36th Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Alderwood Manor, WA.
Start on the route
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
Turn right onto South 272nd Street
Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WA 524: 196th Street Southwest
Turn left onto Poplar Way
At the end of the road, turn left onto 196th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 36th Avenue West
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38.5 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.2 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alderwood Manor, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Federal Way, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Federal Way, WA
This is one driving day of about 38.5 miles and 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Federal Way, WA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Federal Way, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Alderwood Manor, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alderwood Manor, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.93 one way
$15.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.75 | $17.49 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $8.29 | $16.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Federal Way on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Alderwood Manor on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
41°F
Seattle, WA
19 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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